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Request for Information (RFI) - Aircraft Arresting System (AAS) Maintenance and Operations at Forward Operating Locations (FOLs)
PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the maintenance and operations of Aircraft Arresting Systems (AAS) at Forward Operating Locations (FOLs) in northern Canada, specifically in Inuvik, NT; Yellowknife,...
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- TITLE Aircraft Arresting System (AAS) Maintenance and Operations at Forward Operating Locations (FOLs): • Inuvik, NT • Yellowknife, NT • Iqaluit, NU 2. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information to assist the RCAF with the review of existing offers from industry partners. 3. BACKGROUND DND operates Aircraft Arresting Systems (AAS) in support of Canadian Armed Forces and NORAD operations at Forward Operating Locations (FOLs) in northern Canada. These systems are critical to ensuring aircraft safety during emergency landings and operational contingencies. AAS services typically include: • System operation and configuration • Inspection and testing • Preventive and corrective maintenance • Incident response and recovery • Training and reporting All activities are conducted in accordance with applicable operational, technical, and airworthiness directives. 4. POTENTIAL REQUIREMENT (FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY) DND is considering a requirement for contractor support to provide comprehensive AAS maintenance and operational services at the following sites: • Inuvik, NT • Yellowknife, NT • Iqaluit, NU 5.The issuance of this RFI is not to be considered in any way as a commitment by Canada or as authority to potential Bidders to undertake any work that could be charged to Canada. This RFI is not a bid solicitation and will not result in the award of any contract. Potential suppliers of any goods or services described in this LOI should not reserve stock or facilities, nor allocate resources, as a result of any information contained in this RFI. Nor will this RFI result in the creation of any source list. Therefore, whether or not potential Bidders respond on this RFI will not preclude these Companies from participating in any future procurement. 6. Any information submitted to Canada in response to this RFI may, or may not, be used by Canada in the development of the potential subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP). 7. Please review the attached Request for Information document for further details.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement Category
*SRV
Selection Criteria
Not applicable
Regions of Opportunity
*World
Regions of Delivery
*YellowKnife *Inuvik *Iqaluit
Reference Number
cb-484-15329273
Amendment Number
000
Contracting Entity
Department of National Defence (DND)
Contact Name
Lenore Morrissette
Contact Email
Contact Phone
+12048332500
Contact Country
Canada
Organization City
Winnipeg
Organization Province / State
Manitoba
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
September 10, 2026
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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the maintenance and operations of Aircraft Arresting Systems (AAS) at Forward Operating Locations (FOLs) in northern Canada, specifically in Inuvik, NT; Yellowknife, NT; and Iqaluit, NU. The core need is to ensure the safety of aircraft during emergency landings and operational contingencies. Services required include system operation, configuration, inspection, testing, preventive and corrective maintenance, incident response, recovery, training, and reporting, all conducted in compliance with operational, technical, and airworthiness directives.
ISSUING ORGANIZATION
The issuing organization is the Department of National Defence (DND), located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The primary contact for this RFI is Lenore Morrissette, who can be reached at [email protected].
CONTRACT DETAILS
This RFI does not constitute a bid solicitation and will not result in the award of any contract. It is intended solely for information-gathering purposes to assist the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in reviewing existing offers from industry partners. No contract type or estimated value is provided, and bidders should not allocate resources based on this RFI.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Bidders must possess technical expertise in the following areas:
- Operation and configuration of Aircraft Arresting Systems.
- Conducting inspections and testing of AAS.
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Incident response and recovery operations.
- Providing training and reporting services.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The RFI does not specify how proposals will be evaluated or the weighting of evaluation factors. However, it is implied that technical capability and past performance will be significant considerations in any subsequent procurement process.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
While not mandatory, bidders with the following qualifications may have a competitive advantage:
- Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., ISO, CMMI).
- Demonstrated experience in similar contracts, particularly in northern or remote locations.
- Established relationships with military or defense organizations.
This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFI for potential bidders to assess their fit for the opportunity. Bidders are encouraged to review the attached RFI document for further details.
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